Overview
Ward's trogon (Harpactes wardi) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. Its range includes the northeastern parts of the Indian subcontinent stretching eastwards to Southeast Asia. It is found in Bhutan, India, Tibet, and Myanmar. It also has a disjunct population in northern Vietnam, but there are no recent records from there.
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Range and habitat
Mountains of southern China (Yunnan), eastern Bhutan, northern Myanmar, and northwestern Vietnam.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Ward's trogon
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
